Message from the Chairman:

I want to express my sincere gratitude to the thousands of delegates who gathered for our state nominating convention. Our delegates have spoken, and we now move forward with a strong slate of nominees ready to carry our message into the primary and general elections. As the election approaches, I encourage Republicans across Utah to get to know these candidates—review their records, hear their vision, and ask questions. An informed and engaged electorate strengthens our party.

As we look toward November, we are also confronted with important questions about the balance of power in our state. Recent actions by the judiciary have raised serious concerns about its proper role within our constitutional system. The Constitution is the foundation of our government, and it requires each branch to operate within clearly defined limits.

When members of the judiciary, including Justices Diana Hagen and Jill Pohlman, are perceived as stepping beyond interpretation and into policymaking, it prompts an important conversation about accountability and constitutional responsibility. Utah’s judicial retention elections exist as one of the key ways citizens can engage in that process.

As you prepare for the election, I encourage you to carefully review all items on the ballot, including judicial retention. Take the time to understand the records and decisions that shape our state. Our system works best when each branch respects its role and when citizens remain informed and engaged.

Let’s continue forward with purpose, support our nominees, and remain committed to the principles that guide Utah.

Sincerely,

Robert Axson
Chairman, Utah Republican Party

RNC Co-Chair KC Crosbie Events

Spring Soiree

Join the Utah Republican Party for an exclusive Spring Soirée featuring a conversation with women shaping the future of the GOP:

KC Crosbie — Co-Chair of the RNC and a key strategist behind the GOP’s 2026 roadmap
Abby Osborn — Chief of Staff for the Utah House, working at the center of state policy and legislation

It’s a great chance to hear directly from leaders at both the state and national level—reserve your spot and join the conversation.

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Luncheon with KC Crosbie

Join us for a high-impact Luncheon featuring a key architect of the national Republican strategy, Republican National Committee Co-Chair KC Crosbie.

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May 2026 Updates

Party in Action: Recent Wins & Updates

In April, our Party held its State Convention, bringing together 4,000 delegates from across Utah, along with candidates and supporters. We also continued working closely with county parties, strengthening grassroots efforts, and preparing for the upcoming primary and general elections.

A few highlights from this month:

Held our State Nominating Convention, bringing together thousands of delegates from across Utah
Coordinated closely with candidate campaigns and county parties to support Convention efforts
Fundraised to help support Republican candidates in the upcoming elections
Prepared for the upcoming Q2 State Central Committee meeting
Maintained coordination with the RNC on key organizational priorities
Planned a special event with RNC Co-Chair KC Crosbie
Continued strengthening our grassroots organization through work with volunteers
Prepared for the upcoming State GOP Treasurer election to fill a current vacancy

We appreciate your continued involvement as we head into election season. The planning and coordination happening now are focused on making sure our candidates and teams are organized and ready for the months ahead.

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Upcoming Events

Lunch with RNC Co-Chair KC Crosbie: May 08 at 11:30 AM
UTGOP Spring Soiree: May 08 at 4:30 PM
Q2 State Central Committee Meeting: May 16 at 10:00 AM
In-person early voting period begins: June 9
Last day to register to vote in the regular Primary Election: June 15 at 5:00 PM
Last day to request a primary ballot: June 16
Utah State Primary Election: June 23

To the Same Ten People

Every organization has them. In our Party, I've come to call them the STP — the Same Ten People. You know who they are. They're the ones setting up chairs at 6 a.m. and stacking them again at midnight. They're the ones who answer the phone when it rings on a Saturday. They're the ones who show up to the meeting nobody wants to attend, take on the assignment nobody wants to volunteer for, and stand at the podium when they know half the room came ready to throw stones.

I want to use my final article as Treasurer to thank them.

To Stafford Palmieri Sievert, who somehow communicates with the entire Utah Republican Party while raising her son and running a business — and makes it look effortless when the rest of us know it isn't.

To Mac Sims, who builds our credentialing, roll call, Zoom, websites, registrations, and data systems — all while raising a family and serving at the Attorney General's office. The Party runs on rails Mac quietly laid down.

To Melanie R. Monestere, who organized our last State Convention — a job most people couldn't survive once, let alone deliver with grace.

To Brantley, who tirelessly runs the office and the programs that hold this Party together day after day, often without anyone noticing — which is exactly the point.

To Carma Brown, who is always there when you need her to run elections, credential delegates, or print and stuff envelopes — and who will stay up until 2 a.m. to make sure it gets done right.

And to the dozens more whose names belong on this list — you are the reason this Party functions. Not the headlines. Not the hashtags. You.

Samuel Adams once observed that "it does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." That's you. A tireless minority who understands a simple truth: freedom is not free, and it never has been. It is paid for in early mornings, late nights, hard conversations, and the quiet courage to keep building when others are content to tear down.

Because there will always be opposition. The destroyers are loud. They claim the moral high ground in one breath and fling mud with the next. They mistake cynicism for wisdom and outrage for action. But the builders — the STP — keep going. They speak the truth plainly. They show up when it costs them something. They take the arrows because they know the cause is bigger than the bruises.

Thomas Paine wrote that "the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph." He was right then, and he's right now. Our Founders pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor — not their convenience.

And above all, to our Chairman, Rob Axson — I can only believe he is fueled by love of country, love of state, and the desire to leave a better world for his children. His is a work of enormous love and patience, carried with a steadiness this Party is fortunate to have. Rob, thank you.

Here is my charge as I step away: Don't let the STP stay only ten. Find one person this year and bring them in. Hand them a clipboard. Save them a seat. Tell them their voice matters, because it does. The Republic our grandparents handed us will only survive if we hand it forward.

It has been the honor of my life to serve alongside you. I'm not going far — I'll see you in the trenches, doing the same work for the same reasons.

Keep building. Keep showing up. Keep setting brushfires.

God bless you, and God bless the great state of Utah.

Sincerely,

Chris Null
Former Treasurer, Utah Republican Party